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• Configuration utilizes Linux firewalls to isolate the AWIPS Migration (AM) machines from the baseline AWIPS 1 hosts. – Additional H/W required:

• Two ethernet cables and additional RAM (four 1GB DIMMs) for the edex1 server (low cost)

• Provides sufficient disk space for HDF5 which will allow running with full live data ingest while maintaining the current baseline 24-hour purging.

• Users may switch easily between AM and A1 mode by running a script.• In AM mode, the workstation will have a non-baseline-colored background

– While in AM mode, users on the workstation have ssh access to the A1 side (dx1 and dx2). From the workstation, developers may scp to dx1/dx2 to pull across files or data that may be needed for development of local apps.

• Provides a seamless glide path (long-term) whereby sites can gradually readjust and eventually completely remove the iptables firewall from the AM hosts (with SEC support) in order to test inter-site comms using MHS when running the workstation in AM mode

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• Standardized Configuration for AWIPS II Testing (SCAT) Platform– Supports both Side-by-Side (SxS) testing and Local Applications Migration (LAM) – Complete installation instructions

• Test draft instruction on NHDA week of 4/13 – 5/01• Test draft instruction on VHW (WRHq) AWIPS platforms: 5/11 – 5/15• Test draft instruction on designated site AWIPS platforms week of 5/18 – 5/22

– Two sites confirmed: RNK and AFG– Prerequisite:

» NAS and PX refresh installed » OB9 installed at sites» Acquisition of additional memory for legacy px boxes» Ethernet cables – to be provided by each site

– Purchase order submitted for legacy px boxes memory upgrade (for OT&E sites)• Est. delivery date: 5/08• Other hardware – not in the critical path

– 21 AWIPS II Testing and Support (ATS) workstations (20 to be distributed to SxS offices)» Non-baseline workstations supporting site level Side-by-Side (SxS) testing

– Finalize SxS site list by 5/08

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